Brazil Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders travel to Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days under the Portugal-Brazil bilateral visa exemption, one of the strongest bilateral travel relationships in the world.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required for stays up to 90 days. Present your valid Portuguese passport on arrival. Complete the digital entry form (SISFRON or e-Customs declaration) online before arrival when required. Brazil may ask for proof of accommodation and sufficient funds at border control. The 90-day allowance can be extended once for an additional 90 days at the Federal Police (Policia Federal) for a fee, giving up to 180 days per year in Brazil.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Portugal to Brazil: What You Need to Know
Portugal and Brazil share a unique relationship: Brazil was a Portuguese colony until 1822, and the two countries share the Portuguese language, legal traditions, and deep cultural bonds. The bilateral visa exemption allows Portuguese citizens to enter Brazil for up to 90 days for tourism, business, and family visits without any prior visa. Brazil is the world fifth largest country and offers extraordinary diversity: Rio de Janeiro (Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Carnaval), the Amazon rainforest, the Pantanal wetlands (world best wildlife viewing), Iguazu Falls, the colonial cities of Ouro Preto and Paraty, the Lencois Maranhenses dunes, and the beaches of the Northeast (Fortaleza, Jericoacoara, Porto de Galinhas). Many Portuguese families have Brazilian relatives and vice versa, with the Brazilian community in Portugal being one of the largest immigrant groups. Direct flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) with TAP Air Portugal take approximately 10 hours; to Rio de Janeiro, around 10 hours 30 minutes.
How to Get There
From Sao Paulo, Argentina is a 2-hour flight (Buenos Aires). Uruguay is a short flight or overnight bus from Porto Alegre. Bolivia and Peru are accessible from Sao Paulo or from western Brazilian cities. The Pantanal is best reached from Cuiaba or Campo Grande. The Amazon is most accessible from Manaus. Iguazu Falls straddles the Brazil-Argentina-Paraguay border; visit both sides for the complete experience (the Argentine side has closer walkways; the Brazilian side has the panoramic view).
Money & Banking
Brazil uses the real (BRL). Cards are increasingly accepted in cities and tourist areas; Pix (Brazil instant payment system) is universal for locals but requires a Brazilian CPF number. Carry some cash for smaller establishments, markets, and rural areas. ATMs are widely available (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Caixa). Brazil is moderately priced: a kilo restaurant (pay by weight) lunch costs BRL 25-50, mid-range restaurant dinner BRL 60-150. International flights from Lisbon with TAP are frequently discounted for Portuguese passport holders.
Practical Tips
Brazil is vast; domestic flights are the practical way to cover distances. GOL, LATAM, and Azul offer domestic routes with frequent sales. In Rio, use the metro and official taxi apps (99, Uber) to avoid overcharges. Be vigilant in city centres and on beaches in Rio and Salvador as pickpocketing and phone theft are common; leave valuables in the hotel safe. Portuguese speakers adapt quickly: Brazilian Portuguese is more relaxed in pronunciation than European Portuguese but mutually intelligible without difficulty.